Cincinnati is closer to making its vicious dog ordinance breed-neutral by removing all references to pit bulls. The city banned the dogs 11 years ago, but supporters of the breed said pit bull attacks are the result of bad owners who are attracted to a specific type of dog. "Vicious dogs are not breed-specific," said Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls.

A City Council committee voted to remove pit bulls from the vicious dog ordinance, but it must still be approved by the full council. The change has the support of the SPCA, which said the previous ordinance was flawed from the beginning because it's nearly impossible to determine which dogs are actually pit bulls. The new standards call for stiffer penalties against owners of any dogs that bite people.

DO YOU THINK CITIES SHOULD ADOPT BREED-SPECIFIC LAWS FOR VICIOUS DOGS?

Top Opinion

It is absolutely ludicris for anyone to judge a dog based on their breed.
I agree that people need to be informed on the correct way to raise a dog, but I also feel that way about children.

Large dogs are strong. You have to be a strong person to handle one (personality over physical).
Its only prejudice that helps these claims.

10 years ago golden retrievers were being overbred and were having temperment problems.... were goldens banned? No, because they are viewed as the "family" dog.

I myself have a siberian husky and they are labeled on the dangerous dogs list.
As stated by the ASPCA the temperment of a husky is:
loving, good with children, easy to care for since they do not eat alot, overly intelligent and horrilbe guard dogs..... this puts them on the dangerous dog list.

This comment is in response to all the SodaHeads on this thread who were offended by my remarks about African-Americans and Mexicans owning pit bulls. After rereading them, I realize that my post was uncalled-for and racist, and I apologize to everyone who took issue with my statements. I was wrong, and you were right. Let it never be said that THIS tigger won't admit it when she screws up! So, to my fellow SodaHeads, a thousand apologies. Mea culpa. GOD BLESS ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL.

Actually many Black Americans and Mexican Americans don't own pit bulls. Some only started to buy the breed in the mid 90's and the "Majority" don't own pit bulls. Thirdly; I want to make this clear; dog fighting started in Europe and continued in the U.S up until the 30's.

In addition; the "Majority" of Latinos and Black Americans that do own the small percentages of Pit Bulls do not abuse them. These are the facts.

http://blog.petsforpatriots.o... Here is something that my wife just informed me of from a brother in arms veteran...it is a wonderful story and for the people who think that pits are aggressive and are just killers...well look at the breed of this dog. ITS A PIT BULL!!!

If a dog is trained to be mean, no matter what its size or degree of aggression, then it's going to be vicious. If a breed like pit bulls is raised as a member of the family, then it will become a great pet and a loving, devoted companion to its owners. I love pit bulls, and I haven't met one yet who didn't love me right back! Thanks for your comments, Chloey!

That goes for me too...well except for my family lol,,,, that is because besides my family dogs dont expect anything in return for their love to you except to be loved back....it is not Ok I did this for you what are you going to do for me??